Dunbar, WV Demographics

A map of Dunbar's Population by Race

Dunbar, West Virginia has an estimated population of 7,254, a decrease from the 7,480 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 7.6% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunbar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunbar has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunbar, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunbar is ranked the 22nd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dunbar was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunbar's White Population

5,582 residents of Dunbar, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunbar is considerably lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Dunbar ranks 414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 76.1% to 77.0%.

Dunbar is more White than neighboring West Dunbar (39.5% White), and Institute (47.4% White). Dunbar is less White than neighboring South Charleston (86.4% White), Jefferson (83.1% White), and Cross Lanes (93% White).

Dunbar's Black Population

553 residents of Dunbar, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunbar is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Dunbar ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Black residents' share of Dunbar's population has decreased from 13.5% to 7.6%.

Dunbar is more Black than neighboring South Charleston (5.1% Black), and Cross Lanes (3.1% Black). Dunbar is less Black than neighboring West Dunbar (55.8% Black), Institute (41.7% Black), and Jefferson (15.5% Black).

Dunbar's Asian Population

61 residents of Dunbar, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Dunbar ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Dunbar's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Dunbar is more Asian than neighboring West Dunbar (0% Asian), Institute (0% Asian), and Jefferson (0% Asian). Dunbar is less Asian than neighboring South Charleston (1.5% Asian), and Cross Lanes (1% Asian).

Dunbar's Hispanic Population

280 residents of Dunbar, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Dunbar ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 102.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.9%.

Dunbar is more Hispanic than neighboring West Dunbar (0% Hispanic), South Charleston (2% Hispanic), Jefferson (1.3% Hispanic), and Cross Lanes (0% Hispanic). Dunbar is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (8.4% Hispanic).

Dunbar's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Dunbar, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunbar is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunbar ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 293.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Dunbar is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Dunbar (0% Native American/Other), South Charleston (0.1% Native American/Other), Institute (0% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), and Cross Lanes (0% Native American/Other).

Dunbar's Multiracial Population

609 residents of Dunbar, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunbar is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Dunbar ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunbar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunbar's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.4%.

Dunbar is more Multiracial than neighboring West Dunbar (4.7% Multiracial), South Charleston (4.9% Multiracial), Institute (2.5% Multiracial), Jefferson (0% Multiracial), and Cross Lanes (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.